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Expectations for low maintenance / advice please
optimumchaos:
Thanks a ton, everyone. This has been really helpful! My wife had just about ruled out the idea of a hot tub based on anticipated maintenance, but this sounds like less work than we feared. I think I’ll visit a few dealers in my area to consider more options.
Tman122:
--- Quote from: optimumchaos on January 06, 2020, 08:02:08 pm ---Thanks a ton, everyone. This has been really helpful! My wife had just about ruled out the idea of a hot tub based on anticipated maintenance, but this sounds like less work than we feared. I think I’ll visit a few dealers in my area to consider more options.
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Remember water maintenance can be as easy as baking soda and household bleach. Don't let it be much in your decision making process. Comfort with tub and dealer along with your wallet.
swilly1000:
What everyone here is saying, and I agree, is that its a lot easier than you think, especially when you get the hang of it. But it's not as maintenance free as Arctic marketing would have you how believe. Don't let water maintenance be a tipping point. It's worth it.
Good luck!
The Wizard of Spas:
I decided on my major in college b/c it didn't require *any* math and science. Seriously. And I can do water chemistry in hot tubs and pools w/o any issues. Thus I am pretty cavalier when it comes to water treatment.
To take a different approach than others here on this tread - If you're not willing to do the basic chemistry maintenance, then do not get a tub. That is meant with respect and not to be snarky. But there is a small amount of upkeep necessary with any hot tub. This is true regardless of the brand, region / area you live, and usage habits. This is also coming from someone who works for a hot tub manufacturer.
I also state that as some dealers can bend the truth or flat out lie when it comes to maintenance and state that [paraphrasing] you don't really have to do anything. Its not the norm, for sure, and is limited to a very small minority in the sales game. Point is - Its good to ask questions and to learn and not let the upkeep be the thing that keeps you from purchasing a hot tub. There are a lot of really helpful people on this forum so if you're not sure or have further questions, you will not lack help from us.
I hope this helps. Good luck moving forward.
swilly1000:
--- Quote from: The Wizard of Spas on January 09, 2020, 06:36:58 pm ---I decided on my major in college b/c it didn't require *any* math and science. Seriously. And I can do water chemistry in hot tubs and pools w/o any issues. Thus I am pretty cavalier when it comes to water treatment.
To take a different approach than others here on this tread - If you're not willing to do the basic chemistry maintenance, then do not get a tub. That is meant with respect and not to be snarky. But there is a small amount of upkeep necessary with any hot tub. This is true regardless of the brand, region / area you live, and usage habits. This is also coming from someone who works for a hot tub manufacturer.
I also state that as some dealers can bend the truth or flat out lie when it comes to maintenance and state that [paraphrasing] you don't really have to do anything. Its not the norm, for sure, and is limited to a very small minority in the sales game. Point is - Its good to ask questions and to learn and not let the upkeep be the thing that keeps you from purchasing a hot tub. There are a lot of really helpful people on this forum so if you're not sure or have further questions, you will not lack help from us.
I hope this helps. Good luck moving forward.
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Bravo!
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